An Educational Experience

How many times have you picked up the newspaper and read about a mishap occurring at a school? Regardless of where the school was located, the school was nothing more than a building. What made the school a school was what went on inside of the building and who supervised what went on inside of the building. Today, people are fascinated about the looks of the grounds, prestigious location, and the athletic programs; but have little personal experience behind the doors. Their imagination can serve only as a substitute. This fastback provides a valuable insight in the field of education, and may be helpful to that potential educator or seasoned veteran. But more importantly is what you should know that is contained in the Code of Conduct ~ that may save you from the potential pitfalls that can haunt you later on the front page of the local newspaper.

Recognized as a 5-time national-award winner of the distinguished Who's Who Among America's Teachers Award, Dr. George J. Foxx is an acclaimed educator and public servant. Dr. Foxx earned his doctorate and master's degree in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University. He earned his bachelor's degree in social sciences and business from San Francisco State University. Dr. Foxx's educational experience started in 1991. Within a few years as a social studies teacher and team leader, he was selected as "Teacher of the Year 1994-95". His leadership includes work as a safety coordinator, swimming and wrestling head coach, assistant track & field coach, club sponsor, community liaison, and an administrator for Hillsborough County, Florida public schools. He completed the Mentor Protégé Program for aspiring administrators and the two year Preparing New Principals Program. Dr Foxx is "student-centered, student-focused, and student-oriented integrating the values of the past with the integrity of the future." His educational adventure occurred after a rough landing with the U.S. Navy after 18 years, and education was a calling to give something back to the community while battling the U.S. Navy in Federal Court for 4,591 days (a must read) Racial Impact - at the Crossroads; see www.1st Books.com.